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10602100 Automotive Fundamentals

Course Information

Description

Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn service information to perform basic under-hood and under-car services. This class also focuses on developing skills in the automotive profession, safety, and the use of basic and power tools and equipment in accordance with industry standards.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry

Assessment Strategies

in all classroom and lab activities

Criteria

you comply with all safety precautions

you follow local, state, and federal environmental laws

you wear appropriate automotive shop attire

you produce finished repairs that conform to industry standards

you demonstrate proper use of tools

you use service information appropriately

you demonstrate proper use of vehicle protection equipment

you maintain a clean and organized work area

you complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction

you locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
Complete mechanical safety and pollution prevention training

Assessment Strategies

In a written exam, before working in the lab

Criteria

you complete SP2 training or equivalent

you follow established OSHA safety requirements

you follow established environmental guidelines
Use basic hand tools, power tools, shop and test equipment

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

you use a scan tool

you use basic hand tools safely

you use basic power tools safely

you use measuring tools

you use vehicle lifting devices in accordance to manufacturers guidelines

you select appropriate tools for the job

you use tools and equipment according to established procedures
Select appropriate fasteners and hardware for repair applications

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

you identify fasteners and their applications

you extract broken fasteners

you repair damaged threads

you select appropriate fastener for the application
Complete work order to include all necessary information

Assessment Strategies

by completing a work order for a specific task

Criteria

work order contains correct information

work order is accurate and complete

performance meets established standards for quality
Research all applicable vehicle service information

Assessment Strategies

by documenting repair task

in a job sheet

Criteria

you search and find specific required information

you document report information accurately

performance meets established standards for quality
Explain basic service maintenance procedures

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion

Criteria

you describe appropriate steps

you locate appropriate service information reference

you describe procedures detailed in the service information reference

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform basic service maintenance procedures

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

you follow appropriate steps

you follow procedures detailed in the service information reference

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain Lubrication and Cooling Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you determine correct amount of oil

you select correct filter

you explain how to lubricate chassis

you explain how to test anti-freeze

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform Lubrication and Cooling Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

1.D.4 Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment. P-1

1.D.13 Perform oil and filter change. P-1

you add correct amount of oil

you select correct filter

you lubricate chassis

you test anti-freeze

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain General Transmission and Transaxle service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain how to inspect transmission/transaxle for leaks

you explain how to inspect transmission/transaxle fluid level and condition

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform General Transmission and Transaxle service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

2.A.1 Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1

2.A.3 Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as transmission/transaxle system operation, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

you inspect transmission/transaxle for leaks

you inspect transmission/transaxle fluid level and condition

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain General Drive Train service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain how to check fluid level of manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit

you locate correct service information to find correct lube and quantity

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform General Drive Train service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

3.A.1 Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1

3.A.3 Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as drive train system operation, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

3.A.6 Drain and fill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit. P-1

you check fluid level of manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit

you use service information to find correct lube and quantity

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain General Suspension and Steering Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain service steps

you explain how to inspect general condition steering and suspension components

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform General Suspension and Steering Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

4.A.1 Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1

4.A.3 Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as suspension and steering system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

you follow service steps

you inspect general condition steering and suspension components

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain Wheel and Tire service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain inspection procedure

you explain procedure for rotating tires according to manufacturer's recommendations

you explain procedures for changing a tire

you explain procedures for repairing a tire

you use service manual to find torque speed

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform Wheel and Tire service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

4.F.1 Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns, check and adjust air pressure; determine necessary action. P-1

4.F.3 Rotate tires according to manufacturer's recommendations. P-1

4.F.6 Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic). P-1

4.F.7 Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor. P-2

4.F.8 Reinstall wheel; torque lug nuts. P-1

4.F.9 Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform necessary action. P-1

4.F.10 Repair tire using internal patch. P-1

you use service information to find wheel torque specifications

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain General Brake Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain how to check and add brake fluid

you explain procedures for servicing brake systems

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform General Brake Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

5.A.1 Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1

5.A.3 Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

you determine the correct brake fluid type

you check and add brake fluid

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards
Explain Lighting Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

Criteria

you explain procedures for inspecting lighting systems

you explain procedures for servicing lighting systems

you locate correct service information

you identify system components

you identify established safety procedures that apply
Perform Lighting Systems service

Assessment Strategies

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

Criteria

6.E.2 Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs. P-2

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards